I discovered a new brand at Curvexpo NY last week, mainly because Easton International now representing them in the USA, insisted I take a look. Thank goodness I usually listen to them. Bluebella, the UK based lingerie company founded in 2005 by Emily Bendell, represents everything we, at Lingerie Briefs, hope for in our quest to support women’s self-esteem. Girls deserve to compete on equal levels without ever compromising … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
The best days for a blogger are when you discover a brand that makes you want to write about it RIGHT THIS INSTANT. You are instantly smitten, and need to share your discoveries with the rest of the world. I was fortunate to get struck with inspiration from two distinct brands, both of which recently released a bridal collection: Valentine NYC and Serène Intimates. Granted, their … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
For those of us in the lingerie industry (me being a former lingerie boutique owner), it is our job to represent a multitude of brands. There are the labels we sell, the labels we blog about, and the labels that sponsor us. Most important, however, are the brands we actually wear in our daily life. We all have a particular bra and panty style that we grab … Read More
Swim season is in high gear, which in the world of retail often means that the summer sales are front and center. For buyers, the Spring 17 season is in full bloom. Last week was Salon Mode City in Lyon, France and today, The Miami Swim Show takes off. I was going to attend, but I’ve got terrific eyes on site with my colleague, Kimberly Berger, owner of Lion’s Lair … Read More
I know that I shouldn’t even touch the intense political discourse currently pre-occupying the American psyche, so I will make this parallel as softly as I can. I keep hearing Donald Trump propagating the slogan, “Make America Great Again”. I find this statement a bit confusing, mainly because, I had no idea that America wasn’t a great country. Maybe, social and cultural forces have re-channeled out priorities and the impact … Read More
“To Death Do Us Part” or so we hope when we speak our vows on our wedding day. For many women, this is the beginning of a much anticipated new phase of life and expectations run very high. Thus, the day becomes a pinnacle of celebration, the dress, the metaphor for all things beautiful that can happen in this most precious bond. Everything is elevated for the affair and lingerie … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
For some women, myself included, beautiful lingerie can serve as a wonderful mood-boosting pick-me-up. When I know I have a special day ahead, I tend to select a special lingerie set to match the occasion. Or sometimes I plan my outfit with the intention of showing just the slightest detail of my bra underneath. With Isosceles Lingerie, you can’t help but want a reason to share … Read More